Friday, June 21
The Philadelphia Wind Symphony
The 40-plus member Philadelphia Wind Symphony will perform traditional wind band classics to round out their 2023 – 2024 season. Their performance will serve as an official musical celebration to start the summer featuring marches, soloists and entertaining selections for the entire family to enjoy. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Pops. The Pops will not perform.
Thursday, July 18
Jersey Tenors
The newest opera/rock mash-up sensation, creating an explosive blend of iconic opera classics alongside rock ‘n’ roll greats like Queen, Elton John and Bon Jovi. They also feature some of Jersey’s finest like Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and The Gang and even Jersey Girl Whitney Houston! This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Pops. The Pops will not perform.
Sunday, August 11
Bill Scheible Returns with the Ocean City POPS
Ocean City Pops conductor emeritus, Bill Scheible, returns to the Music Pier! A fixture of the Ocean City music scene, Maestro Scheible leads his long-time colleagues in a collection of standards and favorites. Featuring the award winning soprano Kara Goodrich and guitarist Carlos Bedoya in thrilling selections!
Sunday, August 18
Star Wars & Beyond: The Musical Legacy of John Williams
With a career spanning eight remarkable decades, the movie music of John Williams has touched the lives of millions around the world. Having worked with Mr. Williams, Maestro Vince Lee has become one of the premiere interpreters of his music, and is thrilled to continue this annual celebration of his music. Expect to hear big hits (Star Wars, Jaws), epic soundscapes (War Horse, Far & Away), along with first-ever performance in the state of New Jersey of music from Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker!
Wednesday, August 28
Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and 200th Birthday of “Ode to Joy”
In 2022, Maestro Vince Lee and the Ocean City Pops made history by doing the first-ever performance in Ocean City of one of the greatest masterpieces of all time: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. This year, almost every orchestra in the world will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of this masterwork, and the Ocean City Pops is excited to be a part of those celebrations. One of the fixtures of the Ocean City Arts scene, Richard Stanislaw, will return as Chorusmaster, and the Music Pier stage will erupt with an expanded orchestra, a full choir, and some of the best music ever composed. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind musical event!
Saturday, August 31
The Strictly 60s Band
Dedicated to giving its listeners the best songs and sounds of the 1960s, the music will take the audience on a musical journey of a blast from the past. The spectacular playlist includes British invasion, Motown, rock ‘n’ roll and doo-wop. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Pops. The Pops will not perform.
Sunday, September 1
Return of The Three Tenors
Come celebrate Labor Day weekend with three Ocean City favorites! This unique mix of spectacular singers (two from opera, and one from musical theater) creates one of the most compelling and entertaining “Tenors” shows in the country. Joined by Maestro Vince Lee and the Ocean City Pops, the unmistakable on-stage chemistry of our Three Tenors is certain to delight!
Wednesday, September 4
Maestro Lee at the keys: Dueling Pianos
Widely hailed as the most fun concert of the 2023 Ocean City Pops season, the Dueling Pianos return for another showdown! Rejoined by his longtime colleague and regular Ocean City Pops orchestral pianist, Eric Svejcar, 176 piano keys will be smoldering as Vince & Eric scorch through some of the greatest hits of rock, pop, movies, Broadway, classical, and more!
Monday,
September 9
Symphonic Dance: The Atlantic City Ballet With The Ocean City POPS
After their breathtaking feature with the Ocean City Pops in 2022, the stars of the Atlantic City Ballet return to heat up the Music Pier stage! Forging a new, continuing artistic partnership between the ballet and the OC Pops, Maestro Vince Lee is excited to highlight the talents of our artistic neighbor!
Broadway Collaboration with the Ocean City Pops and Ocean City Theatre Company
The Ocean City Theatre Company and the Ocean City Pops Orchestra will also team up to present the musical “Grease” this summer, and tickets are on sale now. Eight performances of the popular show are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on the nights of Aug. 6, 7, 9, 13, 14 and 15. Two matinees are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Aug. 8 and 15.
“Grease” became the soundtrack of a generation with a movie, an eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions. It ranks among the world’s most popular musicals and includes songs such as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night,” “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” and “Summer Nights.”
Online ticket sales and information on how to purchase tickets in-person is available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
